Israel air strikes kill 10 in Syria, deadliest in 2022

The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said an ammunition depot and several positions linked to Iran's military presence in Syria were among the targets

The other four killed were not members of the Syrian military but belonged to Iran-backed militia, Observatory chief Rami Abdel Rahman said, adding he could not verify their nation

Fugitive uncle of Jordan king sentenced to 18 years in prison

Kurdi is the former CEO of the Jordan Phosphate Mines Co, one of the world's largest suppliers

In addition to the new jail term, the court fined him 190 million dinars ($268 million), the judicial official said on condition of anonymity

India launches outreach programmes on UAE-India CEPA pact

The CEPA was signed in New Delhi on February 18 in the presence of Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

The first in a series of countrywide outreach programmes was held in Hyderabad in India this week, organised by the Government of Telangana state

Lebanon tells military to probe deadly migrant boat capsize

Survivors blamed military for boat carrying 84 capsized and six migrants crossing sea including a kid were killed

Lebanese armed forces said 48 people rescued from the boat and insisted that the smugglers attempted reckless escape

Two Iranian students jailed for 16 years on sabotage charges

Local media named them as Ali Younessi and Amir-Hossein Moradi of Tehran's Sharif University of Technology.

In May 2020, the judiciary said the pair were accused of having been in contact with "counter-revolutionary groups".

Erdogan to visit Saudi on Thursday, ending rift over Khashoggi killing

Turkey infuriated Riyadh by pressing ahead with an investigation into the murder, which Erdogan said was ordered at the "highest levels" of the Saudi government.

Ties between the two regional powers  sharply deteriorated and Saudi Arabia unofficially tried to put pressure on Turkey's economy and boycott key Turkish imports.

Coal still the fossil fuel most responsible for global warming: Report

Since the 195-nation Paris treaty was inked in 2015, coal power capacity under construction or slated for development has dropped by three-quarter.

Globally, there are more than 2,400 coal-fired power plants operating in 79 countries, with a total capacity of 2,100 GW.

Indian PM meets UAE business delegation on visit to Kashmir

Modi said a total of $4.97 billion private investment is on its way to Jammu and Kashmir

In August 2019, New Delhi revoked Article 370 of India’s constitution that lent the then state its autonomous status within the Indian Union

Turkish court jails Erdogan critic Kavala for life

Russia warns of WW3 as West plans more arms for Ukraine

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered an outburst of support from Western nations that has seen weapons pour into the country

But Western powers have been reluctant to deepen their involvement, for fear of sparking a conflict against nuclear-armed Russia